Assessment of the Dentition in Children Aged 3-4 Years in the Mazowieckie Province

Abstract Introduction. Caries of deciduous teeth in the population of Polish children is a significant health, social and organizational problem. Aim. The aim of the study was to evaluate the dentition of 3- and 4-year-old children in the Mazowieckie Province. Material and methods. The study comprised 393 kindergarten children aged 3 and 4 years in the Mazowieckie Province, 202 girls and 191 boys, including 159 children aged 3 years and 243 children aged 4 years. In all subjects the state of dentition was assessed. The prevalence of caries was calculated as the percentage of people affected by this disease, and the intensity of dental caries was determined using the dmft index. The results were compared with those that Polish researchers obtained in the 3 – and 4-year-olds after 2000. Results. In the studied group of 3- and 4-year-olds the prevalence of caries was 62.85%, among girls – 61.88% and among boys – 63.87%. For all subjects the average scores for dmft index were 3.22 and its components dt – 2.72 (decayed teeth), mt – 0.1 (missing teeth), ft – 0.4 (filled teeth). Conclusions. The prevalence and intensity of dental caries in 3- and 4-year-old children attending kindergartens in the Ma-zowieckie Province is high and close to the national average. It is advisable to increase the preventive and curative measures in this age group of children on dental caries.

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Observational Study Regarding the Relationship between Nutritional Status, Dental Caries, Mutans Streptococci, and Lactobacillus Bacterial Colonies

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18073551 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (7) ◽

pp. 3551

Author(s):

Eugen Silviu Bud ◽

Cristina Ioana Bica ◽

Oana Elena Stoica ◽

Alexandru Vlasa ◽

Daniela Eșian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Observational Study ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Positive Association ◽

Mutans Streptococci ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Deciduous Teeth ◽

Dmft Index ◽

The Relationship ◽

Significant Health

The prevalence of dental caries and obesity is high as both raise significant health problems. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between dental caries, the number of salivary colonies forming units of Mutans Streptococci (MS) and Lactobacillus (LB), and the nutritional status in a group of children from Transylvania. This observational study used a sample of 154 school children, aged 9 to 12 years. The prevalence of caries was measured using the decayed, missing, and filled teeth index for deciduous teeth (dmft index) and for permanent teeth (DMFT index). Height and weight were assessed for each subject, and their body mass index (BMI) percentile was calculated. Salivary levels of Mutans Streptococci (MS) and Lactobacillus (LB) were determined using the CRT Bacteria Test from Ivoclar Vivadent. In our study, we found a positive association between the BMI percentile, MS count, LB count, tooth brushing frequency, and the incidence of dental caries in children aged 9 to 12 years old. Future preventive programs should include nutrition control in order to prevent both the apparition of dental caries and obesity in children.

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Prevalence of female urinary incontinence in the state of Roraima, Brazil

Urogynaecologia ◽

10.4081/uij.2017.183 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mário Maciel De Lima Junior ◽

Elizângela Castelo Branco

Keyword(s):

Urinary Incontinence ◽

Overactive Bladder ◽

Stress Incontinence ◽

Elderly Women ◽

The State ◽

Age Group ◽

Mixed Incontinence ◽

Social Discomfort ◽

Significant Health

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a significant health problem leading to physical, psychological and social discomfort, especially in elderly women. A study of prevalence and classification of UI in the Roraima state was taken up to aid in formulation of healthcare policy and improvement of patient referral facilities. A retrospective study of 765 female patients who have undergone urodynamic examination between November 2013 and December 2014 has been conducted. Subjects were classified in to diagnostic classes: normal, stress incontinence, mixed incontinence, sensitive emergency, overactive bladder, and others. The overall prevalence of UI was 58.4%. The highest prevalence was observed in the menopausal age group (45- 49 years). Among the etiologies of UI, stress incontinence ranked highest at 30.9%, followed by overactive bladder at 6.9%. In the 25-55 years age group, stress incontinence was predominant (50-63%), while overactive bladder became significant (14-44%) in later years. The prevalence of UI in women in the state of Roraima, was high, in line with its prevalence in Brazil, as well as other western countries.

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Interrelation Between Salivary pH, Buffer Capacity and Dental Caries in Underweight, Normal Weight and Overweight Children

Revista de Chimie ◽

10.37358/rc.17.6.5652 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 68 (6) ◽

pp. 1255-1258

Author(s):

Anamaria Bud ◽

Eugen Bud ◽

Daniela Esian ◽

Silvia Pop ◽

Anamaria Bechir ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Buffer Capacity ◽

Ph Value ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Deciduous Teeth ◽

Overweight Children ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Salivary Ph ◽

Dmft Index

The prevalence of dental caries in Romania remains high. The objective of this study is to analyse the link between dental caries, salivary pH and buffer capacity and the nutritional status in children. This cross-sectional study used a sample of 162 children, between the ages of 6 and 12 years, from Mures County, Romania. The prevalence of caries was measured using the decayed, missing, and filled teeth index for deciduous teeth (dmft index) and for permanent teeth (DMFT index). In addition, height and weight were assessed for each subject, and their body mass index (BMI) was calculated. The buffer capacity and the pH was determined after collecting stimulated saliva. Undernourished children presented a higher caries incidence and a lower salivary pH value compared with the normal weight and overweight children. Further longitudinal studies should be conducted in order to study the relationship between BMI, pH, dental caries and salivary buffer capacity. Future preventive programs should include nutrition control in order to prevent both the apparition of dental caries and of malnutrition.

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Clarifying the Impact of Untreated and Treated Dental Caries on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Adolescents

Caries Research ◽

10.1159/000447095 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 50 (4) ◽

pp. 414-421 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Carlos Alberto Feldens ◽

Thiago Machado Ardenghi ◽

Angela Isabel Dos Santos Dullius ◽

Fabiana Vargas-Ferreira ◽

Pedro Antonio González Hernandez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Rate Ratio ◽

Caries Experience ◽

Southern Brazil ◽

Missing Teeth ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Dmft Index ◽

Untreated Dental Caries

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of dental caries experience and the components of the decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among adolescents in southern Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 509 adolescents aged 11-14 years enrolled at public schools in the municipality of Osório (southern Brazil). A calibrated examiner performed the clinical examination for caries (World Health Organization: DMFT index), malocclusion (Dental Aesthetic Index) and traumatic dental injuries [Andreasen et al., 2007]. The participants answered the Brazilian version of the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ11-14) - Impact Short Form, and their parents/guardians answered a structured questionnaire addressing demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Data analysis involved Poisson regression with robust variance, with the calculation of rate ratios adjusted for potential confounding variables. High severity of dental caries experience exerted a significant impact on OHRQoL, even after controlling for socioeconomic and clinical factors (rate ratio 1.30; 95% confidence interval, CI 1.12-1.51). All OHRQoL domains were affected by untreated dental caries. The multivariate analysis demonstrated that the CPQ11-14 scores were 33% higher among adolescents with untreated caries (rate ratio 1.33; 95% CI 1.17-1.50) and 24% higher among those with missing teeth (rate ratio 1.24; 95% CI 1.06-1.47). No difference in OHRQoL was found between adolescents with filled teeth and those without dental caries. In conclusion, dental caries experience, untreated dental caries and missing teeth exerted a negative impact on OHRQoL among the adolescents.

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Suicide in Kerala, India A Critical Analysis

JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH ◽

10.24297/jssr.v1i3.6672 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 79-90

Author(s):

Lekshmi V Nair

Keyword(s):

Life Expectancy ◽

Suicide Rate ◽

Critical Analysis ◽

National Average ◽

The State ◽

Amartya Sen ◽

Age Group ◽

Completed Suicide ◽

Suicidal Attempts ◽

Family Breakdown

In India, the state of Kerala is considered as Gods own country. This Southern most state of India was cited by Amartya Sen as the model of Development, which shines in various aspects like literacy, secularism, technological pursuits, life expectancy and political upsurge. At the same time it bears impediments with respect to unemployment among educated youth, alcoholism, divorce and family breakdown. Despite these, another factor that can be added to the dread list is the spiralling suicide rate. The latest figures from the National Crime Records Bureau show that 8,431 people killed themselves during 2010; the State accounted for 6.2 per cent of the total number of suicides in the country. The NCRB data also showed that the national average suicide rate was 11.2 per lakh population during 2010, which was marginally lower than 11.4 per lakh population during 2009 (NCRB Report 2010). Though Keralas per centage share has come down, there has been an increase in the rate of suicide from 24.6 per lakh population in 2009 to 25.3 per lakh population in 2010 which is two times higher than national average; which means one suicide per hour. In fact, 2010 has had the dubious distinction of having witnessed the highest number of suicides in the last five years (NCRB reports 2010). Police sources add that 36 cases of suicide have already registered in the first two months of the current year. For each completed suicide there are 20 times more suicidal attempts. Each suicide, on an average leaves 20 times more people in severe distress (NCRB 2011). Maithri, an NGO in Kerala says that around 100 people attempt suicide every day in Kerala, of whom 25 are successful. More men kill themselves than women, the ratio being 7:3 and 80 per cent of the suicides are by those in the 15 to 59 age group.

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Prevalence of Dental Caries in Kosovar Adult Population

International Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2016/4290291 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Blerim Kamberi ◽

Ferit Koçani ◽

Agim Begzati ◽

Jeta Kelmendi ◽

Donika Ilijazi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Dental Health ◽

Adult Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Dmft Index ◽

Criteria For Evaluation ◽

Dental Health Status

Objectives. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental caries in the Kosovar adult population.Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study in Kosovo was conducted examining 9387 patients, aged 18 upwards, between January 2010 and December 2011. Clinical evaluation was done using WHO criteria for evaluation of dental health status and data collection.Results. The prevalence of caries for the whole study was 72.80%. The mean DMFT index was 9.61 (±5.12) in the 18–34-year age group, 11.6 (±6.42) in the 35–44-year age group, 13.68 (±8.12) among the 45–64-year age group, 17.98 (±9.81) in the 65–74-year age group, and 23.19 (±9.41) in the age group of 75+ years, respectively. A significant difference of mean DMFT and its each component was observed between the ages (P<0.001).Conclusion. This study comes out with the significant levels of dental caries among young Kosovar population (18–34 years old).

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Prevalence of tooth decay in the riverine population of the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas.

Scientific Magazine UAKARI ◽

10.31420/uakari.v7i1.84 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 19-27

Author(s):

Danielle Tupinambá Emmi ◽

Juliana Dias Aguiar ◽

Sérgio De Melo Alves Júnior ◽

Edila Arnaud Ferreira Moura

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Health ◽

Public Policies ◽

Population Sample ◽

Age Groups ◽

Deciduous Teeth ◽

Tooth Decay ◽

Age Group ◽

Dmft Index

This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of tooth decay in the riverine population of Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve - MSDR, Amazonas, Brazil, as well as, to contribute to a better planning and implementation of public policies for oral health in those communities. The 2001 study examined 8 MSDR’s communities with a population sample of 486 residents, between 1 and 70 years of age, divided into four age groups. For measuring the experience of tooth decay in permanent and deciduous teeth DMFT (decayed, lost and filled teeth) and deft indexes (decayed, extraction indicated and filled teeth) were used respectively. As a result, a 7.54 average DMFT and a 3.48 deft were observed. The age group with the fewest people free from tooth decay was that above 19 years, only 1.4% was free. And the largest component to the DMFT index contribution was loss by caries (68.90%), while decayed teeth for the deft index (90.54%). This data is disturbing concerning tooth decay in the communities of MSDR. The study stresses a need for a more effective public policies involving dental health for that population.

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Impact of dental caries on oral health related quality of life among preschool children: perceptions of parents

BMC Oral Health ◽

10.1186/s12903-021-01396-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mina Pakkhesal ◽

Elham Riyahi ◽

AliAkbar Naghavi Alhosseini ◽

Parisa Amdjadi ◽

Nasser Behnampour

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Dmft Index ◽

The Mean ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Childhood dental caries can affect the children’s and their parents’ oral health-related quality of life. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of oral and dental health conditions on the oral health-related quality of life in preschool children and their parents. Methods In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, samples were selected from children 3 to 6 years old enrolled in licensed kindergartens using "proportional allocation" sampling. Then, the parents of the children were asked to complete the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS). Results In this study, 350 children aged 3 to 6 years were evaluated with a mean age of 4.73 years. The mean dmft index (decayed, missed, and filled teeth) was 3.94 ± 4.17. The mean score of oral health-related quality of life was 11.88 ± 6.9, which 9.36 ± 5.02 belongs to the impact on children and 2.52 ± 3.20 to parents' impact. Conclusions The mean score of ECOHIS increased with the dmft index increase in children, indicating a significant relationship between the dmft and ECOHIS score. These outcomes can be used as proper resources to develop preventive policies and promote oral health in young children.

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Comparison of Dental Caries Prevalence in Patients with Cleft Lip and/or Palate and Their Sibling Controls

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal ◽

10.1597/08-003.1 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 46 (5) ◽

pp. 529-531 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Mahmoud Al-Dajani

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Cleft Lip ◽

Cleft Lip And Palate ◽

Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Control Group ◽

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

Caries Prevalence ◽

Dmft Index ◽

And Control

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of dental caries in patients with cleft lip and/or palate and their cleft-free sibling controls. Methods: The two subject groups (patient and control) comprised 106 participants. The former group consisted of 53 patients with cleft lip and/or palate, aged 12 to 29 years, who visited the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital at Damascus University of Syria. The control group consisted of the patients’ siblings who had no clefts, and they were sex matched to the patient group. Dental caries were examined clinically and were reported using the decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth (DMFT) index. The DMFT scores were compared between the two groups. Results: The author found an overall association of dental caries with the presence of cleft lip and/or palate (odds ratio = 2.52; 95% confidence interval = 1.389–4.574; p < .05). The DMFT index scores were proportionally higher in patients with cleft lip and/or palate compared with the control group (p < .001). Conclusion: Subjects with cleft lip and palate are susceptible to dental caries independently of socioeconomic status.

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Dental Pathology of the Domestic Pig (Sus Scrofa Domesticus)

Journal of Veterinary Dentistry ◽

10.1177/0898756421989097 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 089875642198909

Author(s):

Margaret A. Smith ◽

Sangeeta Rao ◽

Jennifer E. Rawlinson

Keyword(s):

Sus Scrofa ◽

Oral Examination ◽

Deciduous Teeth ◽

Common Finding ◽

Missing Teeth ◽

Domestic Pig ◽

Radiographic Findings ◽

Dental Pathology ◽

Open Apices ◽

Sus Scrofa Domesticus

Antemortem domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) dental pathology literature is sparse. This observational descriptive study evaluated 23 client-owned pigs that while sedated/anesthetized for routine annual care had intraoral dental radiographs and an oral examination performed. Age, gender, weight, and breed for each pig were recorded. Oral examination and radiographic findings were reviewed to create a comprehensive list of dental abnormalities identified. Descriptive statistics were performed to summarize the data. The study population included 14 castrated males and 20 Vietnamese pot-bellied mini-pigs. The median age was 3 years (range 2-12 years), and the median weight was 39 kg (range 11-140 kg). The most common finding was missing teeth (21/23 pigs); the first premolar tooth was the most likely to be absent (64/106 missing teeth). Periodontal disease was common (20/23 pigs). Advanced stages primarily affected the first molar teeth frequently in the form of a mucogingival defect. Supernumerary roots were discovered on the maxillary canine teeth in female pigs only (10/25 teeth with supernumerary roots). The most common persistent deciduous tooth was the maxillary second incisor (15/19 persistent deciduous teeth). Non-age or gender related open apices were most likely associated with mandibular first and second incisor teeth (26/96 teeth with open apices). Tooth resorption was also identified (7/23 pigs). The study findings prove that pet pigs commonly have dental pathology; therefore, thorough oral examinations with intraoral radiographs should be included in porcine routine health care regimens.

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